The coin is named after Paul Kruger, a former President of the South African Republic in the late 1800s, and the South African currency, the Rand, whose name in turn is derived from Witwatersrand, the famous South African gold reef. Krugerrands are sometimes known by their shortened name, Krugers, especially in South Africa Krugerrands - Buy and Sell Krugerrands - Krugerrand Investments - Krugerrand Exchange #GoldBullionBars